Insist

/ɪnˈsɪst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.

She insisted on going to the party despite feeling unwell.

To hold firmly to a statement or opinion.

He insists that he saw the famous actor at the cafe.

To emphasize or stress a certain point.

The teacher insisted that all students complete their assignments on time.

To assert or maintain with firm determination.

They insisted that the rules be followed without exception.

To urge or make a strong request.

The doctor insisted that he quit smoking for his health.

From Latin 'insistere' meaning 'to stand upon'.

insist on

To strongly or persistently require something.

insist that

To state something emphatically or as a fact.

insist upon

To demand something as necessary or requisite.

insistence

The act of demanding something firmly.

insistent

Demanding attention or attention-seeking.

demand

A strong request.

To push hard for something.

He’s really insisting on that raise.

To won't take no for an answer.

She insisted like a boss!